Biscotti dipped in coffee. A perfect snack to keep me going when I'm up late working on blog posts, rotation assignments or catching up on the latest Game of Thrones episode. Biscotti are basically a crispy breadstick-like cookie. They are twice baked which gives them a delicious crispy exterior that softens ever so slightly when … Continue reading Gingerbread Biscotti
Chewy, marshmallow-y and down right delicious. These rice crispy treats are a kid-friendly favorite and ready to be served in under 10 minutes. Rainbow sprinkles add some color and make adults feel like they can relive their childhood at dessert time once more. Check this recipe out for a crowd-friendly treat that never disappoints and … Continue reading Rainbow Sprinkle Rice Crispy Treats
Classic banana bread is amazing on its own... but there's something about pairing chocolate and bananas together that is just so tempting. Just like several of the dessert recipes I've shared, I try to make healthy modifications where I can. Now this doesn't mean transforming baked goods into healthy experiments using ingredients you've never heard … Continue reading Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of those classic quick-mix recipes that requires just a bowl and a spoon. To make this recipe a little healthier I reduced the sugar by half and substituted yogurt for half the butter; the result is a loaf just as good, but lower in calories, fat and added sugars. Something that's … Continue reading Super Moist Banana Bread
Today I'm sharing a cake recipe that requires no flour, no sugar, no oil; Just a red velvet cake box mix and diet soda. Combined with cream cheese frosting and dipped in chocolate, these Red Velvet Cake Bites are delicious and super easy to prepare. Making nearly 30 cake bites, this dessert is freezer-friendly and … Continue reading Red Velvet Cake Bites
Back during my undergrad days, I was a part of a student group called the Student Nutrition Advocacy Collaborative or SNAC. As a member of SNAC we interacted with students on campus through wellness check-ups, led presentations about nutrition and facilitated in-home and large group cooking classes. I LOVED working with students; not only was … Continue reading Chickpea Cookie Bars (GF)
There's nothing quite like a monster cookie. Loaded with M&'M's, peanut butter and oats that dessert has everything you dream of packed into one cookie. Today I'm sharing a no-bake version of monster cookies: Monster Cookie Energy Bites! Loaded with high-fiber oats plus healthy fats from flax and chia seeds, these bites sure do pack … Continue reading Monster Cookie Energy Bites
When it comes to dessert and food in general, I truly believe that everything can fit in a balanced diet; foods are not inherently good or bad and one macronutrient is not better than another. The hard part about embracing this philosophy is that our society constantly bombards us with messaging that says otherwise. Diets … Continue reading Peppermint Bark
I remember the first time I made these brownies back in college. I had modified a healthier version of cookie bars that used chickpeas and I was a little unsure of how these would turn out. But let me tell you, these brownies are awesome. Most people would never know they have black beans in … Continue reading FUDGY Black Bean Brownies (GF)
Cinnamon. A lovely warm spice that pairs well with sweet potatoes, oatmeal, chili and of course, cookies. Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies. Although not chocolatey, I love the chew that a good snickerdoodle has and the sweet cinnamon sugar coating. I didn't have a go-to snickerdoodle recipe until a couple weeks ago. I … Continue reading Snickerdoodle Cookies
The Balanced Table 